Quit Smoking - Maureen's Medical Moment: New drug could help you kick the habit for good
American Medical Association Introduces New Drug to Help Smokers Kick the Habit
Treatment with a new drug called Chantix may be more effective than Zyban in helping smokers kick the habit, and it may also promote longer-lasting abstinence, suggest results of three studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Source: www.turks.us
Plaintiffs in Tobacco Lawsuit Still Angry
INGLIS, Fla. -- Mary Farnan started smoking at age 10, sneaking down to the fishing camps in this Gulf Coast town to buy 35-cent packs.
Source: www.stamfordadvocate.com
USC bans smoking in, near buildings
USC students returning to campus this fall will find a new, more restrictive smoking ban that includes all buildings and any outdoor space within 25 feet of a building.
Source: www.thestate.com
New anti-smoking drug works OK but no miracle
A new medication that reduces the craving for cigarettes and abates withdrawal symptoms appears to be more effective in helping people break the smoking habit than the best therapy currently available, the nicotine-replacement drug bupropion, according to three studies published Tuesday.
Source: www.kentucky.com
Delhi doctor to treat Nepali PM
KATHMANDU: A leading physician from New Delhi is being flown to assist in the treatment of Nepal Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who was stated to be in stable condition on Tuesday, a day after he was admitted with respiratory problems.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
In Tomorrow's Paper
A couple of Edmonton hospitals are helping smoking patients in for surgery kick butts.
Source: www.edmontonsun.com
Around the Valley
MONTROSE Effective July 1, 2006 Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Office will be implementing a new policy from the Colorado State Department of Revenue. This policy requires all motor vehicle transactions to be accompanied by any form of secure and verifiable identification.
Source: www.montrosepress.com
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